The staff is made of ironwood with eagle feathers and ribbons tied to the top. It's considered a flag to the Anishinaabe people and was planted during a rally in November of 2011. It was replanted during a recent spiritual ceremony after it was vandalized for a third time.

Mayoral spokesman Daniel Fanning says questions have been raised about whether the staff's placement is legal. Fanning tells the Duluth News Tribune the staff won't be moved until a discussion is held with tribal leaders about what to do with it.

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